Re: UKNM: Fast-loading sites

[Stefan Magdalinski]

Vincent O'Keeffe wrote:

> 

> > I'm trying to find some 'example' sites which download really, really

> > fast, while also displaying good design and full content. (Not much to

> > ask, really ;) )

> >

> > Any recommendations?


err. www.yahoo.com?


> 

> If you're looking to convince someone that a fast loading site is better

> than a slow loading one, check out the following -

> http://www.pantos.org/atw/35542.html

> 

> Main points:

> 

> Speed is second only to legibility as the most important consideration in

> designing your web site

> Users equate speed of download with quality of information

> Increased speed = increased traffic

> 

> In realtion to examples of sites which understand this, check out

> http://www.pwcglobal.com

> It's not exceptionally pretty, but it is nicely laid out, laden with good

> content and very fast. Compare it with http://www.ac.com - note, in

> particular, how annoying the absense of ALT tags on this site is.

> 

> Second site, check out http://www.nua.com. Again, good content, and an

> attractive, well-organised design to support it. Perhaps my design tastes

> lean too much towards function over form, but that's what I consider good

> design to be.

> 

> Regards,

> 

> Vincent O' Keeffe


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